Residential Aged Care
Volunteer Visitor Registration

Thank you for your interest in registering as an Aged Care Volunteer Visitor with Wesley Mission Queensland.

Our Aged Care Volunteer Visitor (ACVVS) program aims to enrich the quality of life of isolated older people living in Residential Aged Care who may be socially isolated or lonely - whether for social or cultural reasons or due to disability.

As part of our Aged Care Volunteer Visitor program, we are looking for friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors just by spending an hour per week or fortnight visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in Residential Aged Care. Due to the nature of the role, we ask for a commitment of six months.

In the role of Aged Care Volunteer Visitor, you will assist in ensuring older people in Residential Aged Care remain actively engaged and inspired every day. Quality time shared can include chatting, playing cards or board games, working on a hobby together, or discussing the local news. You might take a stroll around the facility (mobility permitting), have a cuppa, or share similar interests.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors are not involved in providing clinical or personal care to the people they visit.

Wesley Mission Queensland is a welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people and learn great new skills that may assist you both personally and professionally. There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:

Supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
Great education opportunities
Exclusive shopping discounts
Invitations to social events
Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of lonely and isolated seniors living in your local community.

All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and adhere to the conditions of entry and rules of the Residential Aged Care Home where they are visiting.

Volunteers will also be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance check prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.

To learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland, please visit our www.wmq.org.au.

What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming an Aged Care Volunteer Visitor, we ask that you read:

We also ask that you watch the Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Orientation Video to better understand volunteering with Wesley Mission Queensland.

Once you have read these documents and watched the orientation video, and are confident you would like to volunteer, please complete this quick online registration. Once we receive your registration, a Wesley Mission Queensland representative will contact you to discuss the role further.

Please get in touch with us at acvvs@wmq.org.au if you have any questions about this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Other Information

Please visit Wesley Mission Queensland's website for our full privacy information and collection statement.
Wesley Mission Queensland holds the right to decline any expression of interests that it deems unsuitable without notice.
Current or intended workplace rehabilitation participants or current or intended WorkCover recipients will not be considered for a volunteer placement. Please contact our Work Health and Safety team on WHS@wmq.org.au for alternative pathways.
If you have any questions about this registration form or its contents, please do not hesitate to contact us at acvvs@wmq.org.au

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1. Please provide your personal details:

Title

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Preferred Name

Address

Suburb

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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2. Your date of birth?

(collected for identification and processing purposes only)

Date

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3. Please provide an emergency contact person for when you are volunteering:

Emergency contact name

Telephone number

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4. Are you under the age of 18 years old?
Please note, you must be over the age of 18 to volunteer for this program.

Yes, I understand I cannot proceed with this application

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5. Do you have any special needs, time availability concerns, health issues, etc that you feel may affect your volunteer work or that we should know of in case of an emergency?
Please note that current or intended workplace rehabilitation participants or current or intended WorkCover recipients will not be considered for a volunteer placement and should not submit this form (please see the 'Other Information' section above for further details).

Yes

If yes, please specify:

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6. Are you applying to volunteer with us as part of one of the following programs?

Centrelink or job network commitment

Student placement

Internship or community engagement

No, I am not involved in any Centrelink, job network commitment, student placement, internship or community engagement programs

If yes, please outline the hours you are required to complete and if a student, the course you are currently completing:

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7. Which Aged Care Volunteer Visitor role are you interested in?
Please click on the position number link to see the advertisement. When choosing a role, please ensure that:

The role's location is convenient for you

That you have interests that complement the role; and

That you can commit to visiting on an ongoing basis.

Caboolture (Regis)
Position Number: 221137
A male resident would enjoy the company of a regular visitor. The resident would like someone to play billiards and enjoy a chat.

Pinjarra Hills (Bolton Clarke)
Position Number: 221628
A female resident would enjoy company for friendly chats and a cuppa.

Morayfield (Morayfield Grove)
Position Number: 221203
A male resident would enjoy friendly chats and reminiscing over a cuppa.

Thornlands (Arcare)
Position Number: 211773
A lovely lady with an interest in reading and movies, would love to have a cuppa and a chat at the onsite Cafe.

Chermside (St Marks)
Position Number: 221670
A lovely lady would enjoy a visitor who speaks Russian to engage in general chit chats, enjoying time in the gardens or a cup of tea!

Chermside (Cooper House)
Position Number: 221135
A lovely gentleman would enjoy a visitor to engage in general chit chats, about Cricket and Football, while walking around the gardens!

Wamuran (Beaumont)
Position Number: 219480
A female resident would enjoy the company of a regular visitor. She would enjoy connecting with someone over a cuppa and sharing common interests like gardening, cooking and knitting (female preferred).

Indooroopilly (Berlasco)
Position Number: 219182
A gentleman, originally from Italy would like the company of a volunteer visitor to engage in friendly conversation in English or Italian.

Lawnton (BlueCare)
Position Number: 218900
Two older ladies would enjoy chatting with you, sharing the experiences of years already lived and creating new opportunities for learning and joy.

Deception Bay (Sir James Tce)
Position Number: 218431
A gentleman originally from Italy would like the company of a volunteer visitor to engage in friendly Italian chats.

Clontarf (OzCare)
Position Number: 211453
Italian residents residing in Aged Care at Clontarf are looking for Italian speakers for friendly conversation.

Indooroopilly (Berlasco)
Position Number: 213699
A Polish man residing in aged care at Indooroopilly would like a visitor to engage in friendly Polish conversation with him.

Jindalee (TriCare)
Position Number: 211451
A lovely gentleman interested in chatting about camping, fishing, and current affairs.

Kenmore Hills (Blue Care)
Position Number: 221145
A lovely lady residing in Aged Care would like a volunteer visitor for friendly chats, or reading together.

Sinnamon Park (WMQ Reid Court)
Position Number: 214801
A gentleman residing in Aged Care in Sinnamon Park would enjoy engaging conversation and reminiscence and assisting with puzzles (mature-minded woman preferred).

Taigum (St Martins)
Position Number: 209730
A gentleman residing in Aged Care at Taigum would enjoy sitting in the garden for friendly chats and a cuppa.

Other suburbs in Brisbane or Caboolture
I am interested in signing up as a Volunteer Visitor and being considered if a suitable match becomes available in the following Brisbane or Caboolture suburbs:

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8. What days and times do you prefer to volunteer?
Please choose as many days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis. We will then try to find a suitable shift for you.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday	Monday Morning	Monday Afternoon	Monday Evening
Tuesday	Tuesday Morning	Tuesday Afternoon	Tuesday Evening
Wednesday	Wednesday Morning	Wednesday Afternoon	Wednesday Evening
Thursday	Thursday Morning	Thursday Afternoon	Thursday Evening
Friday	Friday Morning	Friday Afternoon	Friday Evening
Saturday	Saturday Morning	Saturday Afternoon	Saturday Evening
Sunday	Sunday Morning	Sunday Afternoon	Sunday Evening

Other (please specify)

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9. Do you have any experience interacting with people with special needs including older people, people with a disability, or people with mental health issues?
Experience is not required, however, it may assist us to find the most suitable role for you.

Yes

If yes, please outline your experience:

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10. Please choose any skills or interests you may have to help us to match you to a role:
You can choose up to 5 skills or interests.

Animals and Pets

Art Galleries

Beaches

Beauty Therapy and Nail Care

Cafes and Restaurants

Cinemas

Food and Cooking

Gardening and Plants

General Friendly Chatting

Gym

Jigsaw Puzzles

Knitting and Crocheting

Libraries

Listening to Music

Live Theatre and Plays

Markets

Movies or TV

Museums

News and Politics

Painting or Drawing

Parks

Photography

Playing a Musical Instrument

Playing Board Games

Playing Cards

Reading to Others

Scrapbooking and Craft

Shopping

Sports

Swimming

Using iPads, Tablets, and Computers

Walking

Word or Number Puzzles

Other (please specify, all ideas and suggestions are welcome):

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11. Do you have any other skills, qualifications, interests, etc that you would like to tell us about? We would also love to know if you speak any other languages!

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12. Do you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Your check must be current. You can apply for one through us if you do not have one.

Yes, I have an NDIS Worker Screening Check

No, I do not have the above probity check and would like to apply for one free of charge through Wesley Mission Queensland

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13. Have you ever been a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than Australia since turning 16 years old?
If yes, you will be required to complete a Statutory Declaration through Wesley Mission Queensland as part of the Aged Care Worker Screening Guidelines and Legislation.

Yes

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14. Are you able to provide proof that you have received one primary COVID-19 vaccination?

Yes

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15. If required, are you happy to complete a quick online report on a regular basis (once a month) outlining your attendance and the people you have visited?
This may be required to meet certain funding agreements.

Yes

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16. If recruited as a Wesley Mission Queensland volunteer, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines outlined in the below declaration.

I understand that as a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland, I will be expected to:

Interact positively with residents, customers, staff, volunteers, families, and the general public.

Understand and respect confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries.

Volunteer within the guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland's Code of Conduct, as well as the guidelines of any Residential Aged Care Home I visit.

Undertake any education or competencies required in the position.

Be prompt and reliable when rostered to volunteer and notify my supervisor promptly if I am not able to attend my shift.

Work within the philosophies, policies, procedures, and guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland.

Supply or complete the required security checks (checks are provided and paid for by Wesley Mission Queensland).

Follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and adhere to any infection control procedures in the home I visit.

I have read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines within the:

Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Handbook

Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Position Description

Volunteering with Wesley Mission Queensland Confidentiality Agreement

Volunteering Safely with Wesley Mission Queensland

Wesley Mission Queensland Age Care Volunteer Visitor Boundaries.

I have watched and understood the contents in the:

Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Orientation Video.

Yes, I agree to volunteer within the terms and guidelines as outlined in this declaration and declare that the information I have provided is true and correct.

By pressing "SUBMIT" I declare that the information I have provided is correct.

Residential Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Registration

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1. Please provide your personal details:

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2. Your date of birth?

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3. Please provide an emergency contact person for when you are volunteering:

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4. Are you under the age of 18 years old?Please note, you must be over the age of 18 to volunteer for this program.

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6. Are you applying to volunteer with us as part of one of the following programs?

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8. What days and times do you prefer to volunteer?Please choose as many days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis. We will then try to find a suitable shift for you.

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9. Do you have any experience interacting with people with special needs including older people, people with a disability, or people with mental health issues?Experience is not required, however, it may assist us to find the most suitable role for you.

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10. Please choose any skills or interests you may have to help us to match you to a role:You can choose up to 5 skills or interests.

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11. Do you have any other skills, qualifications, interests, etc that you would like to tell us about? We would also love to know if you speak any other languages!

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12. Do you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check?Your check must be current. You can apply for one through us if you do not have one.

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13. Have you ever been a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than Australia since turning 16 years old?If yes, you will be required to complete a Statutory Declaration through Wesley Mission Queensland as part of the Aged Care Worker Screening Guidelines and Legislation.

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14. Are you able to provide proof that you have received one primary COVID-19 vaccination?

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15. If required, are you happy to complete a quick online report on a regular basis (once a month) outlining your attendance and the people you have visited? This may be required to meet certain funding agreements.

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Residential Aged Care
Volunteer Visitor Registration

4. Are you under the age of 18 years old?
Please note, you must be over the age of 18 to volunteer for this program.

8. What days and times do you prefer to volunteer?
Please choose as many days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis. We will then try to find a suitable shift for you.

9. Do you have any experience interacting with people with special needs including older people, people with a disability, or people with mental health issues?
Experience is not required, however, it may assist us to find the most suitable role for you.

10. Please choose any skills or interests you may have to help us to match you to a role:
You can choose up to 5 skills or interests.

12. Do you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Your check must be current. You can apply for one through us if you do not have one.

13. Have you ever been a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than Australia since turning 16 years old?
If yes, you will be required to complete a Statutory Declaration through Wesley Mission Queensland as part of the Aged Care Worker Screening Guidelines and Legislation.

15. If required, are you happy to complete a quick online report on a regular basis (once a month) outlining your attendance and the people you have visited?
This may be required to meet certain funding agreements.